LIVE Talks: Powering the Future of Live Music – In Partnership with Ecotricity
For more information on the Live Events Energy Scheme (LEES) download the deck here.
As the live music sector faces the escalating challenges of the climate crisis, rethinking how we use and source energy is becoming a top priority. From diesel-fuelled festival generators to carbon-heavy venue operations and under-scrutinised office energy use, the need to decarbonise how we power live events is clear, and urgent. This edition of LIVE Talks, delivered in partnership with Ecotricity, explores how the live music industry is leading the way in building a cleaner, greener energy future. With a focus on real-world case studies and practical solutions, the session will examine how festivals, venues, suppliers, and offices are making meaningful shifts toward low-carbon operations, and how others can follow.
As the UK’s original green energy company, Ecotricity is playing a key role in this transformation. Their 100% renewable electricity is generated entirely from green sources, offering the sector a credible and affordable alternative to fossil fuels. But what sets Ecotricity apart is its commitment to systemic change: the company reinvests its profits into new renewable energy infrastructure, meaning every switch contributes to building a cleaner national grid. This makes them a uniquely valuable partner for the live music sector’s sustainability journey.
LIVE and Ecotricity have joined forces to launch the Live Events Energy Scheme (LEES) — a pioneering initiative designed to help live music venues access affordable, 100% renewable energy. By uniting venues under a shared energy basket purchasing model, the LEES delivers significant cost savings and promotes sustainable best practices across the industry. Ecotricity details more about the benefits of the initiative and how you can join during this session.
Under the guidance of LIVE Green, the sustainability arm of LIVE, the industry has united around a shared commitment to climate action. This panel offers insight into how that work is evolving, with a particular focus on greening energy use across events, buildings, and back-of-house operations. Whether you're running a large-scale festival or managing a grassroots venue, there are tangible steps that can be taken right now, and this session will highlight what’s possible, what’s scalable, and where the biggest impact lies.
Speakers:
Antony Wolowiec - Ecotricity
Ross Patel - LIVE Green
Claire O'Neill - A Greener Future
Ed Butler - LS Events
Jake Vernum - Pearce Hire
Jamal Chalabi - A Greenet Tour / Tour & Production Manager - Massive Attack